Fenchol

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Fenchol Structure
Fenchol structure
Common Name Fenchol
CAS Number 1632-73-1 Molecular Weight 154.249
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 202.9±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H18O Melting Point 35-40ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 73.9±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Fenchol


Fenchyl alcohol is a monoterpene alcohol in the essential oils isolated from Douglas fir needles, acts as a fragrance. Fenchyl alcohol strongly inhibits the rumen microbial activity of both sheep and deer[1][2].

 Names

Name (-)-endo-fenchol
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 Fenchol Biological Activity

Description Fenchyl alcohol is a monoterpene alcohol in the essential oils isolated from Douglas fir needles, acts as a fragrance. Fenchyl alcohol strongly inhibits the rumen microbial activity of both sheep and deer[1][2].
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References

[1]. Api AM, et al. RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, Fenchyl alcohol, CAS registry number 1632-73-1. Food Chem Toxicol. 2015 Oct;84 Suppl:S25-32.

[2]. Oh HK, et al. Effect of Various Essential Oils Isolated from Douglas Fir Needles upon Sheep and Deer Rumen Microbial Activity. Appl Microbiol. 1967 Jul;15(4):777-84.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 202.9±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 35-40ºC
Molecular Formula C10H18O
Molecular Weight 154.249
Flash Point 73.9±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 154.135757
PSA 20.23000
LogP 2.71
Vapour Pressure 0.1±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.502
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases 22-24/25-26
RIDADR UN 1325 4.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DT5080000

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 Synonyms

2-Fenchanol
1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol
1-Hydroxyfenchane
D-Fenchyl alcohol
fenchyl alcohol
FEMA 2480
FENCHOL
Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-
1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol